Watch the Moment Protesters Chased and Disgraced Hon. Valentine Asuen in Benin City (Video)
Edo South APC Senatorial Candidate Hon. Valentine Asuen got the surprise of his political career when he visited his constituents.
It was earlier reported that Edo youths, motorists protest deplorable condition of Benin-Sapele Highway
Motorists and residents, particularly youths, yesterday, barricaded the ever-busy Benin-Sapele Highway and adjoining streets, following the inability of the Federal Government to fix its failed portions.
The protesters and other aggrieved groups, under the aegis of Freedom Ambassadors Organisations in conjunction with Sarbag/Sapele Road residents, who embarked on a peaceful protest, left motorists plying the route stranded for several hours.
Lamenting the deplorable condition of the trunk-A road over the years, the protesters mounted canopies and chairs on the road, a move that indicated they were ready to remain there for as long as the government is adamant to take action on the road.
They warned residents in the state not to contemplate travelling Benin-Sapele road during the peaceful protest.
Addressing newsmen, Mr. Daniel Omorogbe, Chairman, Sarbag/Sapele road axis, said the blocking of the major road and its adjoining streets has become necessary, following a series of avoidable deaths and unquantifiable man hours commuters expend on the road while trying to get to their respective destinations.
Following the above report, It is reported that a protest had ensued as regards the deplorable condition of the Benin-Sapele road and Hon. Asuen was present. According to sources, some of the residents were not happy as they claimed politicians only visit them or speak up on their plight during election season.
“He came to join us in the protest over the state of the Benin-Sapele road. Some residents were not having it and m@cked him for selling his petrol station to join politics and he hasn’t done anything for his community,” a source said.
